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government. where do you go if you want a tax break? the government. where do we go if you want a handout to de-government. this must stop. government is the unleveller of the playing field. this is a pact with ford for the american party that honors our principles and the american people and one that will help us not only when the argument but help us win elections. let me conclude by making this observation -- america is facing her greatest joys in the hours to come very weak and either go down the government that or we can go down the american past. the lesson is to turn the contest into the present. we believe as conservatives that freedom incentivizes ordinary people to do extraordinary things and that makes america an exceptional nation. in the last few years, it has become fashionable to talk about american exceptionalism, the idea that this country is better and different than any other on the planet. as republicans, we have criticized president obama for not believing in embracing american exceptionalism. it is imperative that we promote ameri
government. where do you go if you want a tax break? the government. where do we go if you want a handout to de-government. this must stop. government is the unleveller of the playing field. this is a pact with ford for the american party that honors our principles and the american people and one that will help us not only when the argument but help us win elections. let me conclude by making this observation -- america is facing her greatest joys in the hours to come very weak and either go...
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government spending too much money. the bailout suspending the stimulus and the crown jewel, obamacare. i did not hear hear much about this time. second thing, stop allowing the left to talk about women's health. if they want to talk about abortion, let's talk about abortion. contraception, let's have that talk. how dare you call it women's health grou. [applause] what's the number one killer? cardiovascular disease. where is obesity and nutrition. where is long-term care for the widows question ma? i will not allow planned parenthood and the rest of the crew to get away with talking about women's health. you should not let them. can we stop talking about women's issues? i have been in politics only 25 years. i have never in my life heard anybody talk about men's issues. have you? [laughter]i have never heard it in my life. what is a women's issue? women, men who like women or have women in their lives, daughters and nieces and wives and girlfriends -- stop talking about women's issues. do not even cede back ground. we
government spending too much money. the bailout suspending the stimulus and the crown jewel, obamacare. i did not hear hear much about this time. second thing, stop allowing the left to talk about women's health. if they want to talk about abortion, let's talk about abortion. contraception, let's have that talk. how dare you call it women's health grou. [applause] what's the number one killer? cardiovascular disease. where is obesity and nutrition. where is long-term care for the widows...
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you get the government you vote for, that you deserve and this is the government you have. if you oppose the republicans in the senate for reaching this agreement, your recourse is to replace those members. host: going back to your comments about the president paused use of drones and how he fights the war on terror -- guest: every president has said he is facing problems that his predecessors did not have to face and that is why he is asking for more power. three people have to be highly skeptical of that. -- a free people house to be highly skeptical of that. drones an important technology. they are not so vastly different nor is the war on terror so vastly different as to excuse the creation of an imperial presidency. this president, at least his administration, has said they will reserve the right to do drone strikes in countries that are posed to them. -- that oppose them. even countries that we are not at war with. the american people dismiss the concerns are countries that raise his objections. we can debate whether pakistan is probably saying they want -- privately
you get the government you vote for, that you deserve and this is the government you have. if you oppose the republicans in the senate for reaching this agreement, your recourse is to replace those members. host: going back to your comments about the president paused use of drones and how he fights the war on terror -- guest: every president has said he is facing problems that his predecessors did not have to face and that is why he is asking for more power. three people have to be highly...
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you have a job in the government. you are in the -- you lose your job, either because you are a baptist -- bathist, or because things happen. it is 125 degrees in the summer. you don't have electricity. you have no job. you have a wife, several children. deborah things have happened. one, you did not like saddam hussein, but you had a job here you could take care of your family. you did not have foreigners driving around, looking as though they are occupiers, whether they are or not. you get all the negatives of seeing a foreign opposing power, none of the positives of having saddam hussein off the throne. life got worse. as resistance started and violence occurred, you could not be protected from that. the worse it got, you now have all of these physical and economic problems and life is not safe. at least under saddam, if you did not oppose the government, you had a certain guarantee to your life. so, we took away the positives -- the few positives that saddam hussein gave. we introduced a number of negatives. we al
you have a job in the government. you are in the -- you lose your job, either because you are a baptist -- bathist, or because things happen. it is 125 degrees in the summer. you don't have electricity. you have no job. you have a wife, several children. deborah things have happened. one, you did not like saddam hussein, but you had a job here you could take care of your family. you did not have foreigners driving around, looking as though they are occupiers, whether they are or not. you get...
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i have stayed in close contact with officials across our government and the libyan government. i saw firsthand what is called timely and exceptional coordination. no delays in decision making. no denials of support from washington or our military. i want to echo the review board's praise for the valor and courage of the people on the ground, especially the security professionals in benghazi and tripoli. american lives were saved in real time. the next morning, i told the american people that heavily armed militants assaulted our compand. i vowed to bring them to justice. i stood with president obama as he spoke about an act of terror. it is important to recall in that same time period, we were seeing violent attacks in cairo, as well as large protests outside many other posts, where thousands of our diplomats served. so i immediately ordered a review of our security posture around the world, with particular scrutiny for high- threat posts. and i asked the department of defense to join interagency security assessment teams and to dispatch hundreds of additional marine security g
i have stayed in close contact with officials across our government and the libyan government. i saw firsthand what is called timely and exceptional coordination. no delays in decision making. no denials of support from washington or our military. i want to echo the review board's praise for the valor and courage of the people on the ground, especially the security professionals in benghazi and tripoli. american lives were saved in real time. the next morning, i told the american people that...
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government spending too much money. the bailout suspending the stimulus and the crown jewel, obamacare. i did not hear hear much about this time. second thing, stop allowing the left to talk about women's health. if they want to talk about abortion, let's talk about abortion. contraception, let's have that talk. how dare you call it women's health. what's the number one killer? cardiovascular disease. where is obesity and nutrition. where is long-term care for the widows? i will not allow planned parenthood and the rest of the crew to get away with talking about women's health. you should not let them. can we stop talking about women's issues? i have been in politics only 25 years. i have never in my life heard anybody talk about men's issues. have you? i have never heard it in my life. what is a women's issue? women, men who like women or have women in their lives, daughters and nieces and wives and girlfriends -- stop talking about women's issues. do not even cede back ground. we believe women talk about all issues. i
government spending too much money. the bailout suspending the stimulus and the crown jewel, obamacare. i did not hear hear much about this time. second thing, stop allowing the left to talk about women's health. if they want to talk about abortion, let's talk about abortion. contraception, let's have that talk. how dare you call it women's health. what's the number one killer? cardiovascular disease. where is obesity and nutrition. where is long-term care for the widows? i will not allow...
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you get the government you vote for, that you deserve and this is the government you have. if you oppose the republicans in the senate for reaching this agreement, your recourse is to replace those members. host: going back to your comments about the president paused use of drones and how he fights the war on terror -- guest: every president has said he is facing problems that his predecessors did not have to face and that is why he is asking for more power. three people have to be highly skeptical of that. drones an important technology. they are not so vastly different nor is the war on terror so vastly different as to excuse the creation of an imperial presidency. this president, at least his administration, has said they will reserve the right to do drone strikes in countries that are posed to them. the american people dismiss the concerns are countries that raise his objections. we can debate whether pakistan is probably saying they want grown attacks but publicly they have denounced them. these are acts of war under any definition. we cannot believe that, as a country
you get the government you vote for, that you deserve and this is the government you have. if you oppose the republicans in the senate for reaching this agreement, your recourse is to replace those members. host: going back to your comments about the president paused use of drones and how he fights the war on terror -- guest: every president has said he is facing problems that his predecessors did not have to face and that is why he is asking for more power. three people have to be highly...
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i have stayed in close contact with officials across our government and the libyan government. i saw firsthand what is called timely and exceptional coordination. no delays in decision making. no denials of support from washington or our military. i want to echo the review board's praise for the valor and courage of the people on the ground, especially the security professionals in benghazi and tripoli. american lives were saved in real time. the next morning, i told the american people that heavily armed militants assaulted our compand. i vowed to bring them to justice. i stood with president obama as he spoke about an act of terror. it is important to recall in that same time period, we were seeing violent attacks in cairo, as well as large protests outside many other posts, where thousands of our diplomats served. so i immediately ordered a review of our security posture around the world, with particular scrutiny for high- threat posts. and i asked the department of defense to join interagency security assessment teams and to dispatch hundreds of additional marine security g
i have stayed in close contact with officials across our government and the libyan government. i saw firsthand what is called timely and exceptional coordination. no delays in decision making. no denials of support from washington or our military. i want to echo the review board's praise for the valor and courage of the people on the ground, especially the security professionals in benghazi and tripoli. american lives were saved in real time. the next morning, i told the american people that...
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it was a government that created that crisis. if we had made that case -- [applause] instead, what happened was democrats for able to weave a story very similar to what they had done after the great depression. they said the solution was bigger government, the new deal, more regulation. that was good for the democrats for a decade and a half. they are using the financial crisis of 2008 successfully because it was not provided by us to say yes, the economy is terrible, but it was george bush's fault. it was his policies that created the financial crisis. if you vote for mitt romney, you will vote for the policies that got us into this mess. that was the crux of the election. it was our failure to tell a different story. [applause] >> to be watching so and so like it is a general election already, that takes us back a few steps. how do we encourage good people to get to the politics and do what they need to did you have the experience you want in an executive position? >> everyone in this room and i am sure all the people watching
it was a government that created that crisis. if we had made that case -- [applause] instead, what happened was democrats for able to weave a story very similar to what they had done after the great depression. they said the solution was bigger government, the new deal, more regulation. that was good for the democrats for a decade and a half. they are using the financial crisis of 2008 successfully because it was not provided by us to say yes, the economy is terrible, but it was george bush's...
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the difficult work of governing now resumes. bless the members of this assembly with wisdom, patience, and good will as they tackle the ongoing issues challenging our nation. we thank you again for the inspiration of our nation's founders and the legacy they left us with. may the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. may all that is done this day be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? >> mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on the approval of the -- is on the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it, the journal stands approved. the gentleman from texas. >> mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the
the difficult work of governing now resumes. bless the members of this assembly with wisdom, patience, and good will as they tackle the ongoing issues challenging our nation. we thank you again for the inspiration of our nation's founders and the legacy they left us with. may the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. may all that is done this day be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's...
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they believe in government by gimmicks. and this, you know, no budget, no pay bill is another gimmick. let's kind of play this out. what their bill says is if the house doesn't pass a budget bill by april 15, we don't get paid. if the senate doesn't pass a budget by bill -- bill by april 15, they don't get paid. i'm sure they have the votes to ram whatever they want through the house of representatives and i'm sure they'll bring us yet another budget bill that has another extreme, excessive spending cuts and programs that benefit the middle class and poor they brought before us last year. i think they will bring a bill to the floor. let's say the senate does bring a budget bill to the floor and they pass it. this bill does not require that there be a conference report that is voted on by both the house and the senate as a condition to whether or not members get paid. so, again, this is not a solution. what this is is more political gamesmanship. you pass something in the house and maybe totally irrecognize seibel, something
they believe in government by gimmicks. and this, you know, no budget, no pay bill is another gimmick. let's kind of play this out. what their bill says is if the house doesn't pass a budget bill by april 15, we don't get paid. if the senate doesn't pass a budget by bill -- bill by april 15, they don't get paid. i'm sure they have the votes to ram whatever they want through the house of representatives and i'm sure they'll bring us yet another budget bill that has another extreme, excessive...
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, the state government, local government, to get money for your non profit. host: the congressman can clarify his business background. background nonprofits guest: my background is in the private sector. i started two for-profit companies that are public companies and are creating jobs. i also started a nonprofit in maryland called blueprint maryland, it was designed to help put forth a plan to help maryland both the economy and make it more competitive. it was organized as a nonprofit. all the funding for it came from myself, did not take money from anyone to start a nonprofit. the point of the non-profit was to look at the competitive situation of maryland. maryland is a state that is overly dependent on federal spending. it is the third most dependent state in the country from an economic standpoint on federal spending if you look at job creation. it is my view that the future holds reduced federal spending as a percentage of our economy. so that is a threat to maryland. i wanted to organize an effort to help look at that situation and come up with ideas t
, the state government, local government, to get money for your non profit. host: the congressman can clarify his business background. background nonprofits guest: my background is in the private sector. i started two for-profit companies that are public companies and are creating jobs. i also started a nonprofit in maryland called blueprint maryland, it was designed to help put forth a plan to help maryland both the economy and make it more competitive. it was organized as a nonprofit. all the...
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government. at a time when the world is getting smaller, our economy depends on its relationship with every other country in the world's comment we face a more global markets at any time in our history. not just in my briefings at the state department, but in my conversations with business leaders and in my trips to crisis areas, to war zones, refugee camps, and in some of the poorest countries on earth, i've been reminded of the importance of the work our state department does to protect and advance america's interests and do the job of diplomacy and a dangerous world. i think there is more that can be done to advance our economic capacity and interest. in this debate and in every endeavor, i pledge to work closely with this committee. not just because it will be my responsibility, but because i will not be able to do this job effectively without your involvement and your ideas going forward. thank you, mr. chairman and members of the committee. i know there is a lot of ground to cover. >> [inau
government. at a time when the world is getting smaller, our economy depends on its relationship with every other country in the world's comment we face a more global markets at any time in our history. not just in my briefings at the state department, but in my conversations with business leaders and in my trips to crisis areas, to war zones, refugee camps, and in some of the poorest countries on earth, i've been reminded of the importance of the work our state department does to protect and...
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i come from industry, i come from government. there are individuals that just have to be cut loose when they're not performing their tasks. are these three people that are elite, are they still being paid? >>er on administrative leave and under federal law and regulation, they are being paid. >> what's the holdup? >> there are regulations and laws that have to be followed. >> what's the holdup in saying, you three let me down, this should have been brought to my attention, we know lo -- we no longer need you. >> personnel discussions are not appropriation for public settings. we have taken every step that was available and will continue to do so and we are looking for additional authority. to just finish up an oh -- on the points you made, we had good security at all those embassies other than in tunisia and then when they were asked to respond they did. i go back to the point on the other side of the aisle, we are dependent on government support and where it does exist unless we invade and unless we have a big military presence
i come from industry, i come from government. there are individuals that just have to be cut loose when they're not performing their tasks. are these three people that are elite, are they still being paid? >>er on administrative leave and under federal law and regulation, they are being paid. >> what's the holdup? >> there are regulations and laws that have to be followed. >> what's the holdup in saying, you three let me down, this should have been brought to my...
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it takes that effort to develop a government like we did in somalia. we have to be prepared to do that. >> we talked yesterday about bringing to justice the killers who attacked our people on september 11 and the president said he would bring those killers to justice. the fact that hasn't happened, do you think that has emboldend the recent attacks? >> i can't get into anybody's mind what they do or don't know or perceive about it. i'll tell you this, if so, it's going to be short lived, because i know from talking to the f.b.i. director that they are pursuing that diligently. he was personally just in libya. meeting on this and those efforts are going to continue. and i know that this president -- you know, he doesn't bluff about these kinds of things. he has said they are going to pay a price and said he would go into pakistan if we had evidence to operate on and i'm confident when and if we are prepared, we will execute with respect to finding justice for what happened in benghazi. >> the keystone xl pipeline and senator boxer said, it wouldn't belo
it takes that effort to develop a government like we did in somalia. we have to be prepared to do that. >> we talked yesterday about bringing to justice the killers who attacked our people on september 11 and the president said he would bring those killers to justice. the fact that hasn't happened, do you think that has emboldend the recent attacks? >> i can't get into anybody's mind what they do or don't know or perceive about it. i'll tell you this, if so, it's going to be short...
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i'm no expert on state governments. i'm well-versed in foreign policy, so i think the senate would be excited if i could shape foreign policy. theplaces i've worked with executive branch. you can make changes across a broad spectrum of area. host: james is on the phone in dallas on the independent line. good morning. caller: how are you? host: fine, thanks. caller: i want to ask why his party always lies on the president? and what did you all given to harry reid to sell out the president yesterday? host: thanks for the call, james. the issue on the filibuster. guest: i am generally against overstreamlining legislation. i don't exactly understand what the compromise was or what the alternatives were. so i don't know if harry reid sold-out the president or not. he was elected by his fellow senators with a democratic majority. it took me a little while to realize this. because they are in the same party does not mean they work for you. harry reid does not work for barack obama. we criticize the president, but we have been
i'm no expert on state governments. i'm well-versed in foreign policy, so i think the senate would be excited if i could shape foreign policy. theplaces i've worked with executive branch. you can make changes across a broad spectrum of area. host: james is on the phone in dallas on the independent line. good morning. caller: how are you? host: fine, thanks. caller: i want to ask why his party always lies on the president? and what did you all given to harry reid to sell out the president...
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kennedy school of the government. we will be joined by taylor branch, who is stuck on the amtrak train that has been delayed from baltimore. he is on his way. he is a great friend to the "washington monthly," a pulitzer-prize winning author. his latest book, "the king years: historic moments in the civil rights movement," just came out. he is a conservative editor to the "washington monthly" and has been a staff writer for "harper's" and "esquire." let me begin the program by inviting douglas blackmon up to the podium. doug. >> thank you. thank you very much. it is a pleasure to be here and a pleasure to be on a panel with such remarkable contributors to these conversations and so many ways about race in america. i stand in two places as a writer and scholar both in terms of in the current moment, i am an active journalist and i write about presidential politics and the things that immediately surround us in american life. i write about things that happened a long time ago. it involved people who are long gone. they d
kennedy school of the government. we will be joined by taylor branch, who is stuck on the amtrak train that has been delayed from baltimore. he is on his way. he is a great friend to the "washington monthly," a pulitzer-prize winning author. his latest book, "the king years: historic moments in the civil rights movement," just came out. he is a conservative editor to the "washington monthly" and has been a staff writer for "harper's" and...